Corsair - Zoner

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I would say that food is enough on Crete now since there are 4 (four) sair biodomes in use (3 on Alexandria and one on Skiros) and one of the biggest food suppliers in Sirius (Samura) is shipping us a lot of stuff, not to mention the other smaller groups/factions/organisations. Skiros was built recently ("after" the rumors) and from FP9 to it you only have to fly an extra 50k so supplies heading our way could be easily redirected there.

But that would remove the corsair key weakness, zoners will say. Not really, because we still depend on other people, we'd just cut the Theta Zoners out of the equation.

Here is a good question: what's the Zoners' key weakness? How about the Omicroners' or Theta Zoners' key weakness? Could it be the proximity to the Corsairs threatening their so-called neutrality?

Speaking of Omicroner neutrality, you guys have an alliance with the Order and GMG. Isn't that against the very foundations of Zoner RP? Or do you play the neutrality card only when it suits you and disregard it in the other situations?

Guard systems cannot be taken into account when considering your factions weaknesses and strengths.
Omicron 74 and Baffin are slightly different, as is Omega-52.
All in all though, folks taking guard systems into account is one of the reasons why they should be removed completely or removed from faction control (Which they are now, partially at least).

Corsairs need food.
They get supplies from Junkers, Kusari and Zoners.
One way or another, it would hurt to lose any of those supplies.
It would hurt the Omicron zoners more to be blasted to pieces.
If the Omicron Zoners decided to try cut off Corsair supplies, they would most likely fail and suffer quite a bit for it. Not only would it cost lives and lose them a trading partner but it would actually cost money too.

The main reason for the Zoners neutrality has been the balance of power between Corsair and Outcast empires.
The Zoners have not been making good use of said balance but instead relying on the supply argument.

The Corsairs are much like the British Empire. If the local traders are causing issues, the Navy/Army is brought in and they are taught a lesson (Gunboat diplomacy).
If there is another empire, such as the French Empire, to oppose any aggressive moves by the British Empire, then the British Empire would most likely not attack the traders, encase they sided with the French.

Zoners can't rely on the supply argument alone.
Zoners can't rely on the Order for aid anymore.
Zoners need to adjust to the changing scenario.

Corsairs can't rely on Hogosha alone.
Corsairs can't fling imaginary fleets around.
Corsairs need to consider the current situation, excluding guard systems.

This is of course assuming that any opposing factions take advantage of weaknesses as they arise. (Outcasts for instance)

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